Project Manager

Martell Electric; South Bend, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Martell Services Group is seeking a Project Manager to lead electrical, telecommunications, highway construction, or mechanical projects from start-up through closeout. You will manage scope, budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships while ensuring safety and QA/QC adherence.

The role requires a BS/associates or trade certification with 5+ years of construction project management experience and strong MS Office, Procore, and Viewpoint software skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent; 5+ years Construction Project Management experience.
• Proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; ability to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Develop project plans, staffing, and scheduling for execution; monitor progress and budget.
• Coordinate with contract documents, permits, and technical elements.
• Lead vendor/subcontractor relationships and ensure safety and QA/QC compliance.
• Manage RFIs, submittals, and project documentation; track costs and labor.
• Lead regular meetings with Owner/Architect/Contractor and stakeholders.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organized

Self-starting

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Spectrum (Viewpoint)

Traqspera

Project Site / Esub / Procore

Estimating software (Accubid, Connest, McCormick)

Job description

THE JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Project Manager (Levels I, II, III) reports directly to the Operations Manager and is accountable for the successful completion of projects, including internal and external customer satisfaction. The person in this position is the point of contact throughout the life cycle of the project (from start-up to completion) and is responsible for monitoring scope and overall project management activities. The position interacts with all internal departments and field supervision, inspectors, owners, and general contractors/construction managers from project start up to project close out.

WHAT YOU DO:

The duties and primary responsibilities below are intended to describe the general content and requirements of this job and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties.

• Develop Assistant Project Managers, project execution plans, staffing/scheduling plans (to include labor, subcontractors, and project engineers) and tracking metrics
• Coordinate and ensure adherence to contract documents (plans, specifications, permits, technical elements, estimates)
• Manage project workload by prioritizing work to ensure deadlines and budgetary constraints are met
• Build, develop and grow vendor, subcontractor, and field personnel relationships to assure success of the project
• Communicate project goals and status with key project stakeholders and job site personnel
• Monitor, control, and report on financial performance of each project managed from start to job completion
• Estimate, negotiate and procure vendors and materials for project
• Provide project administrative oversight by communicating complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or any other entity to key stakeholders, including the Operations Manager
• Oversee project personnel’s participation in all aspects of job site safety and adherence to OSHA standards
• Track project tasks, including contracts, proposal letters, work authorizations, creation and/or maintenance of project directories, cloud-based file sharing sites, opening project and sub-project numbers, closeout activities
• Manage administrative tasks including project filing/sharing, print coordination, logging Request for Information (RFIs) & submittals, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) documentation and coordination, copying/scanning, creation/maintenance of various spreadsheets, correspondence, and log maintenance
• Support client in understanding and consideration of all warranty issues
• Special duties and projects, as assigned or necessary including coverage of other coordinators
• Interpret and ensure strict adherence to Union Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) regarding work rules, jurisdictional boundaries, and shift requirements.
• Navigate and analyze project costs through Spectrum (Viewpoint) to ensure all expenditures align with budgetary constraints and contract documents.
• Execute and approve weekly project time entries via Traqspera to maintain accurate labor tracking and project staffing plans.
• Lead and participate in regular Owner/Architect/Contractor (OAC) meetings, subcontractor coordination meetings, and on-site safety briefings to ensure project alignment.
• Other duties as required and/or assigned

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor’s Degree, and/or Associate Degree, Trade School Certification, and/or 5+ years Construction Project Management (Electrical, Telecommunications, Highway Construction, Mechanical)
• Prior project management experience with a proven track record of completing projects on time and on budget
• Ability to effectively prioritize with strong time management skills in a fast-paced environment
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with a strong attention to detail
• High level of professionalism and strong sense of urgency
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to work with minimal guidance; proactive, motivated self-starter
• Flexibility and ability to handle and manage change effectively and efficiently
• Understanding of electrical/mechanical/construction design documents and ability to provide feedback prior to and during construction
• Ability to sequence electrical/mechanical installations with other construction trades
• Detail oriented with a commitment to improving productivity and quality of work
• Estimating software experience (Accubid, Connest, McCormick) for change order pricing
• Experience with on-line documentation software (Project Site, Esub, Procore)
• Strong understanding of Union labor dynamics, including hiring hall procedures and the ability to interpret complex labor contracts.
• Proficiency in Spectrum (Viewpoint) for cost management and Traqspera for labor and time-entry oversight.

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:

Martell Services Group is deeply committed to building a workplace where inclusion is not only valued but prioritized. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to creating a welcoming and diverse environment. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, pregnancy, age, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. Martell Services Group makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and organizational needs.